Solgar Psyllium Husks Fibre vs Bulk Inulin Powder, High in Fibre, 500 g, 100 Servings, Packaging May Vary

Pros

• ✓Most reviewers report better bowel regularity and easier stools, several within a day or two
• ✓Capsules avoid the mess of mixing powders, and several users switched from powder for this reason
• ✓Short ingredient list: psyllium husks, a hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose shell and vegetable magnesium stearate, with no sugar, salt or starch
• ✓Suitable for vegans, vegetarians and kosher diets

Cons

• ✗Some buyers found the capsules large or 'very, very large' to swallow
• ✗A minority saw little or no difference, and one reviewer said they smell pretty bad
• ✗Capsules can stick together if exposed to heat in transit

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Pros

• ✓Single-ingredient chicory inulin with 4.5g fibre per serving and no fillers
• ✓Reviewers say it noticeably helps constipation and general digestion at one scoop a day
• ✓Dissolves quickly in water with a faint sweetness, per one buyer
• ✓Consistently flagged as good value for a 500g/100-serving bag

Cons

• ✗One reviewer was made ill and binned the product; another saw no benefit at all
• ✗Bitter aftertaste noted versus the candyfloss-like taste of other inulin brands
• ✗Risk of bloating and 'explosive diarrhoea' if dose isn't built up gradually
• ✗Shared-line allergen list covers gluten, milk, soy, nuts, eggs, fish and more

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